Job Description

Software Engineer

• Title of Role: Software Engineer
• Location: San Francisco, onsite
• Company Stage of Funding: Venture-Backed — Education
• Office Type: Onsite
• Salary: $120K–$250K

We're representing a dynamic venture-backed company in the education sector that is committed to transforming learning experiences through innovative technology solutions. This company is focused on building scalable products that leverage cutting-edge tools and methodologies, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within a small, agile engineering team.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and maintain full-stack features using Python for backend development and Next.js for frontend implementation.
• Collaborate closely with a small engineering team to define the technical direction and architecture of the product.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features, from scoping and implementation through to deployment and iteration.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to code reviews and engage in technical discussions to drive continuous improvement in engineering practices.
• Work directly with stakeholders to translate product requirements into robust and scalable technical solutions.

Ideal Candidate Background

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on full-stack development.
• Hands-on proficiency in Python for backend development and Next.js for frontend development.
• Proven experience in owning projects end-to-end, ideally in a fast-paced or startup environment.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, data modeling, and system design fundamentals.
• Comfortable working onsite in San Francisco and thriving in a collaborative, high-agency team environment.

Preferred

• Experience with AI pipelines, agent workflows, or automation systems.
• Familiarity with handling unstructured data, pipelines, or document-heavy systems.
• A proactive mindset with a history of identifying problems and building effective solutions independently.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this role ranges from $120,000 to $250,000, depending on experience and skills. This position offers the opportunity to have a significant impact within a focused engineering team, contributing to meaningful projects in the education space.